Propane Autogas – Conversions and Infrastructure

Propane Autogas Training Course Arrives in N.C.

The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) is conducting a propane autogas vehicle technician training course in Asheville, N.C., from May 24 to 26.

The entry-level course is designed to offer in-depth understanding of servicing and maintaining propane autogas vehicles.

Participants will be taught how to convert vehicles to run on propane autogas and how to service these vehicles safely; understand the theory of operation and ability to diagnose and repair vapor-injected LPG systems; and understand the operation and ability to diagnose and repair liquid propane gas systems.

NAFTC, a program of West Virginia University, is presenting the course in partnership with the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC). The event is hosted by Blossman Gas.

This training course, which is conducted nationwide, will be held at the AutoGas Research & Technology Center.

Propane Autogas – Conversions and Infrastructure

Propane may be a viable option for certain fleets looking for an alternative fuel source. While converting a vehicle to a propane system comes with a high initial cost, the system may come with reduced lifecycle costs over the course of that vehicle's life.

Emily O'Malley and Michael Taylor from the Propane Education & Research Council talk about how truck fleets can find cost savings with propane autogas, and Ed Hoffman from Alliance Autogas showcases a bi-fuel propane autogas vehicle.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) launched an online map designed to showcase the growing number of fleets in a variety of markets that use propane autogas to fuel their trucks, vans, buses, and sedans.

Propane autogas vehicles provide a lot of value when it is time to replace or retire the asset, whether fleet owners plan to sell privately, at a public auction, or trade-in the vehicle. Here are a few things to consider when making the decision.